North York Moors National Park Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in December.

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Pickering Helmsley Goathland Kirkbymoorside

Planning a journey to the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the North York Moors National Park in December

The North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in the North York Moors National Park generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Pickering.

For specific regional insights in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Helmsley with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Grosmont with 84 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Pickering receives about 52 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore the North York Moors National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the North York Moors National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pickering)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the North York Moors National Park in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the North York Moors National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the North York Moors National Park

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the North York Moors National Park (December)

Precipitation variation in the North York Moors National Park (December)

Pickering

In December Pickering generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
52 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Pickering →

Helmsley

In December Helmsley generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
52 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Helmsley →

Goathland

In December Goathland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
52 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Goathland →

Kirkbymoorside

In December Kirkbymoorside generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
52 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kirkbymoorside →

Westerdale

In December Westerdale generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
52 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Westerdale →

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In our records: the United Kingdom December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in the United Kingdom was -10°C (14°F) in Glasgow on December 29, 1995.
  • From our sources, the wettest December day in the United Kingdom brought 301 mm (12 in) in Belfast on December 4, 1982.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the North York Moors National Park in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pickering 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Helmsley 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Goathland 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Kirkbymoorside 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Westerdale 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Grosmont 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

The North York Moors National Park weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in December?

December in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Pickering, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in December?

In Pickering, the average daytime high in December is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

Does the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Pickering averages just 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Pickering.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Pickering. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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